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THE CITY OF VAUGHAN
BY-LAW
BY-LAW NUMBER 050-2018
A By-Law to regulate permits and inspections for construction, demolition and change of use under
the Building Code Act, 1992 S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, and to set out fees that will be charged for
permits.
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992 S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, authorizes Council to
pass certain by-laws respecting construction, demolition, change of use, transfer of permits, inspections
and the setting and refunding of fees;
AND WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended,
provides that if a municipality has the authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act or under a by-law
under the Municipal Act or any other Act to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing, the municipality
may also provide that, in default of it being done by the person directed or required to do it, the matter or
thing shall be done at the person's expense;
THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
Short Title
This By-Law may be referred to as the "Building By-Law"
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions
Each of the listed words or terms has the following meaning when used in this by-law:
Act
The Ontario Building Code Act, 1992 S.O. 1992 Chapter 23, as
amended.
Applicable Law
The list of applicable law found in Division A, Part 1, Article 1.4.1.3. of the
Building Code.
Applicant
The owner of a building or property who applies for a permit, or any person
authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on their behalf, or any person
or corporation empowered by statute to cause the construction or
demolition of a building and anyone acting under the authority of such
person or corporation.
Building Code
Regulations made under section 34 of the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992
S.O. 1992 Chapter 23, as amended.
Chief Building Official
The person appointed by Vaughan Council to enforce the Act in the City of
Vaughan
City
The Corporation of the City of Vaughan
Inspector
The persons appointed by Vaughan Council to enforce the Act in the City
of Vaughan
Owner
The registered owner of the land and includes a lessee, mortgagee in
possession and the person in charge of the property.
Permit
Permission or authorization given in writing by the Chief Building Official to
perform work, to change the use of a building or part of it or to occupy a
building or part of it, as regulated by the Act and Building Code.
Work
Construction or demolition of a building or part thereof.
1.2 Words not defined
Any word or term not defined in this By-Law that is defined in the Act or Building Code shall have the
meaning as ascribed to it in the Act or Building Code.
SECTION 2 - CLASSES OF PERMITS
2.1 Classes of Permits - Schedule A
The classes of permits and corresponding permit fees for construction, demolition and change of use
of buildings are set out in Schedule A of this By-Law.
SECTION 3 - PERMIT APPLICATIONS
3.1 Permit Application - Provincial Form
Every application for permit to construct or demolish a building under Section 8 of the Act, shall be
made by the owner of the property or the authorized agent of the owner of the property and shall be on
a form prescribed by the Minister, available from the Chief Building Official or Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, Ontario Building Code website.
3.2 Permit Application - City Form
Every application for permit, other than a permit under Section 8 of the Act, shall be made by the owner
of the property or the authorized agent of the owner of the property and shall be on a City application
form available from the Chief Building Official.
The authority to prescribe the City application form is delegated to the Chief Building Official.
3.3 Required Information
Every permit application shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official using the prescribed form and
shall include the following information:
(1) Where an application is made for a construction permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act, the
application shall:
(a) be submitted using the provincial application form described in Section 3.1 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee;
(c) include complete plans and specifications and other information as set out in Division C 1.3.1.3.
of the Building Code and as set out in this By-Law;
(d) include completed forms in accordance with Schedule B of this By-Law; and
(e) for new construction, be accompanied by two copies of a lot grading plan that has been filed
and accepted by the City of Vaughan Engineering Department.
(2) Where an application is made for a demolition permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act, the
application shall:
(a) be submitted using the provincial application form described in Section 3.1 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee;
(c) include complete plans and specifications and other information as set out in Division C
1.3.1.1.(3) of the Building Code and as set out in this By-Law;
(d) include completed forms in accordance with Schedule B of this By-Law; and
(e) include evidence satisfactory to the Chief Building Official that the building that is the subject
of the application is not governed by Sections 27, 30, 33, 34, 34.5, 34.7 or 42 of the Ontario
Heritage Act, RSO 1990, Chapter 0.18.
(3) Where an application is made for a conditional permit under Subsection 8(3) of the Act, the
application shall:
(a) be submitted using the provincial application form described in Section 3.1 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee;
(c) include complete plans and specifications and other information as required by the Building
Code and as set out in this By-Law;
(d) include completed forms in accordance with Schedule B of this By-Law;
(e) be accompanied by:
(i) In the case of residential model homes:
(a) a copy of the model home agreement; or
(b) where model homes are authorized by a subdivision agreement, the required
certifications as set out in the subdivision agreement securing the issuance of the
model home building permits;
(ii) In the case of new construction and additions to existing buildings for industrial,
commercial, institutional and residential high-rise properties:
(a) a copy of the draft site plan agreement or undertaking, and a copy of the executed
conditional permit agreement signed by the owner and the Chief Building Official;
(f) state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would
occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(g) state any outstanding approvals which must be obtained in respect of a building permit under
Subsection 8(1) of the Act for the proposed building, and the time in which such approvals will
be obtained;
(h) state the time in which plans and specifications of the building will be filed for a building permit
under Subsection 8(1) of the Act; and
(i) be subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City, as provided in Subsection
8(3) of the Act.
(4) Where an application is made for a change of use permit under Subsection 10(1) of the Act, the
application shall:
(a) be submitted using the application form described in Section 3.2 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee;
(c) include complete plans and specifications showing the current and proposed occupancy of all
parts of the building and containing sufficient information for the determination of compliance
with the Building Code, including floor plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies,
identifying fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities and details of the existing sewage
system; and
(d) include completed forms in accordance with Schedule B of this By-Law.
(5) The Chief Building Official may approve the issuance of a partial permit for a portion of a building
or project prior to the issuance of a permit for the entire building or project, subject to the following
requirements:
(a) an application has been made and fees paid for the entire project;
(b) an application is submitted using the application form described in Section 3.1 of this By-Law
for the portion of the building or project that is the subject of the partial permit;
(c) the application is accompanied by the required fee for a partial permit; and
(d) include complete plans and specifications and Division C 1.3.1.3. of the Building Code and as
set out in this By-Law, for the portion of the building which is the subject of the partial permit
application.
(6) Where an application is made for a sewage system permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act, the
application shall:
(a) be submitted using the application form described in Section 3.1 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee;
(c) include complete plans and specifications and other information as set out in Division C 1.3.1.3.
of the Building Code and as set out in this By-Law;
(d) include a site evaluation which includes the following:
(i) the date the evaluation was performed;
(ii) the name, address, telephone number, email address and signature of the person who
conducted the evaluation;
(iii) a fully scaled and dimensioned site plan that depicts the following:
(a) the legal description, lot size, property boundaries, rights of way, easements, municipal
utility corridors, water service location, water wells;
(b) the location of items listed in column 1 of Tables A, B and C of Division C 8.2.1.6 of
the Building Code;
(c) the location of the proposed sewage system;
(d) the location of any unsuitable soil, disturbed or compacted areas, or slopes greater
than 4:1;
(e) proposed access routes for system maintenance;
(f) depth to bedrock;
(g) depth to zones of soil saturation; and
(h) soil properties including soil permeability and grade conditions including the potential
for flooding.
(7) Subject to Section 7 of this By-Law, where an application is made for a transfer of permit because
of a change in ownership of the land, the application shall:
(a) be submitted using the application form described in Section 3.2 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee;
(c) provide the date that the ownership of the land changed;
(d) identify the permit being transferred;
(e) be accompanied by a written authorization for the transfer of the permit, signed by the previous
owner which acknowledges that, upon completion of the transfer of ownership, the new owner
is the permit holder; and,
(f) where applicable, be accompanied by proof of engagement of design professionals to conduct
field review.
(8) Where an application is made for an occupancy permit as set out in Division C 1.3.3.1 of the
Building Code, the application shall:
(a) be submitted using the application form described in Section 3.2 of this By-Law;
(b) be accompanied by the required fee; and
(c) describe the building, or part thereof, for which an occupancy permit is requested.
(9) Where the application for an occupancy permit referenced in Section 8 above relates to the partial
occupancy of a building prior to its completion, a separate application is required for each stage of
occupancy.
3.4 Incomplete Applications
Where an application does not contain sufficient information to enable the Chief Building Official to
determine whether the proposal will contravene the Act, the Building Code or any other applicable law,
the application is deemed to be incomplete and may not be accepted. Incomplete applications, where
accepted, are not subject to the time-frames set out in the Building Code.
3.5 Permit - Limitations
A permit, including a conditional permit, that is issued for part of a building or project should not be
construed as authorizing construction beyond the permit for which approval was given, nor that
approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
3.6 Abandoned Permit Application
Where an application for a permit remains inactive or incomplete for six months after it is made, the
application may be deemed by the Chief Building Official to have been abandoned without any further
notice to the applicant.
SECTION 4 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 Sufficient Information
Every applicant for permit shall furnish sufficient plans, specifications and documents as set out in the
Building Code and this By-Law to enable the Chief Building Official to determine if the proposed
construction, demolition or change of use will contravene the Act, Building Code and any other
applicable law.
4.2 Plans Drawn to Scale and Legible
Plans shall be drawn to scale and legible, on paper or other durable material conforming to guidelines
prescribed by the Chief Building Official.
4.3 Number of Copies
Each application for a permit shall include two complete sets of plans, specifications and documents,
and other information as required by the Chief Building Official.
4.4 Site Plan Referenced to Survey
Site plans shall reference a current plan of survey, certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and, when
required to determine compliance with the Act, Building Code or any other applicable law, a copy of the
survey shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official. Site plans shall include:
(1) Lot size and dimensions of the property and setbacks to any existing or proposed buildings,
(2) Existing and finished ground elevations or grades of the property, and
(3) Existing rights of way, easements and municipal services.
4.5 As-Constructed Plans
On completion of construction of a building, the Chief Building Official may require a set of as-
constructed plans, including a plan of survey showing the location of the building.
4.6 Plans - Property of the City
Plans, specifications and documents furnished in accordance with the Act, Building Code or this By-
Law become the property of the City and will be disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant
legislation.
4.7 Additional Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed elsewhere in this By-law, every application for permit prescribed
under the Building Code shall also:
(1) Include a detailed description of the work proposed, as well as the current and proposed use and
occupancy of the building,
(2) Describe any encroachments onto other properties, including municipal, regional and provincial
lands, including encroachments for temporary work (including hoarding, excavation, shoring and
site servicing),
(3) Describe all access points to the development site, including temporary access, and include
existing, expanded and new access points (driveways and walkways),
(4) Include a breakdown of the area of the building corresponding to the occupancy classification or
type of construction in Schedule A of this By-Law,
(5) Where serviced by a municipal potable water supply, and where the proposed water supply is not
already fully metered, be accompanied by a completed "Application for Water Meter" (available
from the City of Vaughan Environmental Services Department),
(6) Where applicable, be accompanied by an "Energy Efficiency Design Summary" form (available
from the City of Vaughan Building Standards Department),
(7) Where applicable, be accompanied by a "Commitment to General Review by Architects and
Engineers" form (available from the City of Vaughan Building Standards Department or the PEO
and OAA) for all buildings requiring professional review,
(8) Where applicable, be accompanied by an "Ontario Building Code Data Matrix" form (available
from the City of Vaughan Building Standards Department) for all buildings within the scope of
Division B Part 3 of the Building Code,
(9) Where applicable, the application for a permit for temporary buildings shall indicate the total time
the building will remain in place. Temporary permits expire after one year and may be renewed
upon re-application and issuance of an updated permit, and,
(10) Where applicable, be accompanied by any other fee or security for which an agreement is made
between the City and the property owner.
SECTION 5 - FEES, CHARGES AND REFUNDS
5.1 Fees Payable under Schedule A
(1) The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fee for work being proposed, calculated in
accordance with Schedule A of this By-Law and the applicant shall pay such fees upon application.
Where the review of the permit application determines that additional fees are required, such
additional fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
5.2 Cash in Lieu of Parkland
(1) Cash in Lieu of Parkland charges set out in any development agreements shall be paid prior to
permit issuance.
5.3 Securities
(1) All securities required by the City are payable at the time of application in accordance with By-Law
94-2008, as may be amended or replaced.
5.4 Refunds
(1) In the case of withdrawal or refusal of an application for permit, or where a permit application has
been deemed to have been abandoned as set out in Subsection 3.6 of this By-Law, upon written
request, the Chief Building Official will determine the amount of fees, if any, which are refundable.
(2) Where a permit is revoked, no fees will be refunded, except where it was issued in error or where
the applicant requests revocation no more than six months after the date the permit was issued.
(3) Subject to clause (1) and (2) above, the amount of fees refundable shall be calculated as a
percentage of the total permit fee as follows:
(a) 80% if the application is cancelled prior to review.
(b) 50% if the application is cancelled after commencement of the review and prior to permit
issuance.
(c) 40% if the permit has been issued and no more than one inspection has been conducted.
(d) An additional 5% shall be deducted for each additional inspection/site visit that has been
conducted.
(e) No refund shall be made where the amount is equal to or less than the minimum fee, as
indexed.
5.5 Special Inspection Fee
Subject to availability of resources, inspections outside normal working hours may be requested. If
approved, the hourly rate set out in Schedule A applies, with a minimum charge of 3 hours.
5.6 Fast Track Service Fee
Where the applicant for permit requests a Fast Track Service, additional fees as set out in Schedule A
shall apply.
5.7 Administrative Fee for Work Without Permit
Any person or corporation that commences construction, demolition or change of use of a building
before obtaining a permit shall, in addition to any other penalty under the Act, Building Code or this By-
Law, pay an additional fee in accordance with Schedule A of this By-Law, so that the City can recover
the additional administrative and enforcement costs.
5.8 Sewage System Maintenance Program Inspections
Existing on-site sewage systems, described in the City of Vaughan On-Site Sewage System
Maintenance Inspection Program, must be inspected in the timeframes set out in Division C 1.10.2.4.
of the Building Code. Program fees are set out in Schedule A. In accordance with Section 7 of the Act
and as required by Division C 1.10.2.2. of the Building Code, the Chief Building Official is delegated
the authority to develop and administer the City of Vaughan On-Site Sewage System Maintenance
Program.
SECTION 6 - ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
6.1 Alternative Solutions
Where the applicant seeks approval for an alternative solution that is proposed to be substituted for an
acceptable solution as set out in Division "B" of the Building Code, the applicant shall submit:
(1) a description of the proposed alternative solution;
(2) contact information for the designer(s) of the alternative solution;
(3) the qualifications of the designer responsible for the proposed alternative solution;
(4) identification of the prescribed acceptable solutions under Division B of the Building Code for all of
the alternative solutions being proposed;
(5) identification of all assumptions, limiting or restricting factors, special maintenance and operational
requirements of the alternative solution being proposed, as required by Division C 2.1.1.1 of the
Building Code;
(6) identification of applicable objectives and functional statements in Division A of the Building Code;
(7) an evaluation of the acceptable solution in Division B of the Building Code as compared with the
proposed alternative solution;
(8) supporting documentation to establish that the proposed material, system or building design will
provide the same level of performance as the acceptable solution in Division B of the Building Code;
and,
(9) payment of the required fee set out in Schedule A of this By-Law.
6.2 Alternative Solution - Decision
The Chief Building Official may accept or reject any proposed alternative solution and may impose
conditions or restrictions on its use.
6.3 Alternative Solution Not Transferrable
Alternative solutions that are accepted under this section shall be applicable only to the location
described in the application and are not transferrable to any other building permit.
SECTION 7 - TRANSFER OF PERMITS
7.1 Application for Transfer of Permit
Where construction or demolition has commenced, a permit may be transferred to a new owner,
provided that the new owner submits an application, plus any required documentation and fees as set
out in clause 3.3 (7) of this By-Law.
7.2 New Owner - Responsibilities
The new owner shall, upon transfer of permit, be the person to whom the permit was issued for the
purpose of the Act and Building Code.
7.3 Securities
The new owner shall be responsible for posting any required securities.
SECTION 8 - REVOCATION OF PERMITS
8.1 Notice of Revocation
Prior to revoking a permit under Subsection 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building Official may serve a
notice by first class mail to the last known address of the person to whom the permit was issued. After
35 days from the date shown on the notice, the Chief Building Official may, provided the grounds for
revocation still exist, revoke the permit without further notice.
8.2 Deferral of Revocation
The person to whom a permit was issued, may, within 30 days of the date shown on the Notice of
Revocation, submit a written request for deferral of revocation to the Chief Building Official stating the
reasons why the permit should not be revoked.
8.3 Limitation
Where construction has not commenced and a written request to defer revocation is received by the
Chief Building Official, a deferral request may be granted to extend the permit for a period of six (6)
months. No more than two (2) deferral requests may be granted to extend the permit for a maximum
of 18 months from the date of issuance.
8.4 Fee
A request for deferral of revocation shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as set out in
Schedule A of this By-Law.
8.5 Decision
The Chief Building Official, having regard for any changes to the Act, the Building Code or any other
applicable law, may grant the deferral request and provide notice of the decision.
SECTION 9 - NOTICES FOR INSPECTION
9.1 Notice at Completion of Each Stage
The person to whom the permit was issued shall notify the Chief Building Official at the completion of
each stage of construction set out in Division C, 1.3.5.1 and 1.3.5.2 of the Building Code and listed in
Schedule C of this By-Law.
9.2 Notice of Completion before Occupancy
The person to whom the permit was issued shall notify the Chief Building Official of the date of
completion of the building or part thereof, prior to occupancy.
9.3 Notice Effective When Received
The notice under this section is not effective until it is actually received by the Chief Building Official.
9.4 Prescribed Inspections
Upon receipt of notice, the inspector shall undertake an inspection of the building to which the notice
relates, in time frame set out in Division C, 1.3.5.3 of the Building Code or Subsection 11(4) of the Act.
SECTION 10 - CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITE FENCING
10.1 Fencing Required
Unless granted an exemption under Subsection 10.2, every person issued a permit for construction
or demolition under the Act, shall erect and maintain a fence to enclose the construction or demolition
site, including areas where equipment is operated or equipment or material is stored.
10.2 Conditions for Exemption
The Chief Building Official may grant an exemption from the requirements in Subsection 10.1 where
the he or she is satisfied that site conditions would not present a particular hazard, having regard for:
(1) the proximity of the site to occupied dwellings;
(2) the proximity of the site to lands accessible to the public, including but not limited to streets, parks
and commercial and institutional activities;
(3) the hazards presented by the construction activities and materials;
(4) the feasibility and effectiveness of site fencing; and,
(5) the duration of the hazard.
10.3 Fencing Requirements
Every fence required by this section shall:
(1) be erected to fully enclose the site;
(2) be a minimum of 1.2 metres high, measured from grade outside the fence, and have no gaps
larger than 100 millimetres below the fence;
(3) be constructed to deter entry by unauthorized persons or vehicles;
(4) have no rails or other horizontal or diagonal bracing, attachments or pattern of openings on the
outside that would facilitate climbing;
(5) contain no opening more than 150 millimetres wide or less than 900 millimetres above the bottom
of the fence except where required to facilitate access to and from the site;
(6) at any access opening, be equipped with gates that shall:
(a) contain wire mesh or similar material to provide visibility for traffic entering and exiting the
site;
(b) be constructed to specifications that provide performance and safety equivalent to the fence;
and
(c) deter entry by unauthorized persons;
(7) be maintained:
(a) in good repair with no gaps larger than 100 millimetres below the fencing;
(b) free from health, fire and accident hazards; and
(c) so that access openings are closed and locked or securely reinstalled when the site is
unattended; and
(8) be removed no later than 30 days after completion of the construction or demolition work.
10.4 Fence Construction Standards
A fence required by Subsection 10.1 shall be constructed to the following standards:
(1) if constructed of wood, the outside face shall be smooth exterior grade plywood or wafer board
which is a minimum of 12.5 millimetres thick, securely fastened to 89 millimetre by 89 millimetre
vertical posts spaced at 2.4 metre centres and embedded sufficiently deep to provide rigid
support and securely nailed to 39 millimetre by 89 millimetre horizontal rails secured to the
vertical posts at the top and bottom.
(2) if constructed using plastic mesh, the fencing shall be fastened securely at 200 millimetre
centres to steel "T" posts or similar, spaced at not more than 1.2 metre centres and embedded
at least 600 millimetres into the ground with the top and bottom of the plastic mesh secured
horizontally by 11 gauge cable threaded through or otherwise attached to the mesh and each
post.
(3) if constructed with chain link, the mesh shall have openings no larger than 50 millimetres and
shall be fastened securely to vertical steel posts spaced not more than 2.4 metre centres and
to top and bottom horizontal steel rails or 9 gauge steel wire.
(4) the fence may be a combination of fence types specified in this section or may be constructed
of other materials that provide performance and safety equivalent to the fence types specified
and the Chief Building Official authorizes its use.
10.5
Municipal Authority to Construct Site Fence
Where the person to whom a permit is issued fails to erect a site fence required under this section,
and where the Chief Building Official has not granted an exemption, the Chief Building Official may
cause a fence to be erected and recover the costs by adding them to the tax rolls and collecting
them in the same manner as property taxes.
SECTION 11 - CONDITIONAL PERMITS
11.1
Conditional Permit
The Chief Building Official may, where conditions in Subsections 8(3) to 8(5) of the Act and Clause
3.3 (3) of this By-Law have been fulfilled, issue a conditional permit for a building subject to
compliance with the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law.
11.2
Conditional Permit Agreement - Delegation
The Chief Building Official and Deputy Chief Building Officials are authorized to approve the entering
into of a conditional permit agreement, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and to approve
the release of a conditional permit agreement when the agreement is no longer necessary.
SECTION 12 - CODE OF CONDUCT
12.1
Code of Conduct - Schedule D
In accordance with Section 7.1 of the Act, the Code of Conduct for the Chief Building Official and
inspectors is appended to this By-Law as Schedule D.
SECTION 13 - VALIDITY
13.1
Severability
In the event that any provision of this By-Law is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this By-Law.
SECTION 14 - CONTRAVENTION - OFFENCE
14.1
Offences
Every person or corporation that contravenes any provision of this By-Law is guilty of an offence
and, on conviction, is liable to a penalty as set out in Section 36 of the Act.
SECTION 15 - REPEAL - ENACTMENT
15.1
Previous By-Law
On the date this By-Law comes into force, the previous By-Law 044-2015 and its amending by-
laws are repealed.
15.2
Effective Date
This By-Law comes into force and takes effect on January 1, 2019.
Enacted by City of Vaughan Council this 11th day of April, 2018.
Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor
Todd Coles, Deputy City Clerk
Authorized by Item No. 2 of Report No. 4
of the Finance, Administration and Audit Committee
Adopted by Vaughan City Council on
April 11, 2018.
Schedule A - By-Law 050-2018 Classes of Permits and Fees
"Refer to the City's current Fees and Charges By-law"
Schedule B - By-Law 050-2018 - Forms
Form
Required For
Statement of Design
New buildings and additions to
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional/High-Rise buildings
Land & Building Use Declaration
All Industrial/Commercial/Institutional/High-Rise and other
Non-Residential buildings
Owners Undertaking General
Review
Buildings requiring general review under the Building Code
General Review Commitment
Certificate
Buildings requiring general review under the Building Code
Housing Plumbing Data Sheet
New buildings and additions/alterations to plumbing for
detached housing & townhouses.
Non-Housing Plumbing Data
Sheet
New buildings and additions/alterations to plumbing for
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional/High-Rise buildings.
ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance Form
New buildings and additions/alterations to mechanical
systems as set out in the Building Code.
SB 10 Energy Efficiency Design
Summary
Part 3, Non Residential and some Part 3 Residential
buildings.
SB 12 Energy Efficiency Design
Summary
Part 9, Residential buildings
Forms are available from:
City of Vaughan
Building Standards Department
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario
L6A 1T1
https://www.vaughan.ca/cityhall/departments/bs
(905) 832-8510
Schedule C - By-Law 050-2018
Required Notices for Inspection (Mandatory Stages)
Schedule C
Page 1 of 2
In accordance with Section 10.2 of the Act, the person to whom a permit is issued shall notify
Chief Building Official at each stage of construction as specified in the Building Code, and this
By-Law, that the construction is ready for inspection.
After the notice is received by the Chief Building Official, an Inspector shall, not later than two
(2) days after receipt of a notice, undertake a site inspection of the building to which the notice
relates.
Where a notice relates to matters described in Division C 1.3.5.1.(2) (l) or (m) of the Building
Code, an Inspector shall, not later than five (5) days after receipt of the notice, undertake a site
inspection of the sewage system to which the notice relates.
In accordance with Subsection 11(2) of the Act, the Chief Building Official shall be notified of the
date of completion of a building or part of a building. An inspection for occupancy will be
conducted within 10 days after notice of completion is served on the Chief Building Official.
The time periods referred to above shall begin on the day following the day on which the notice
is given and shall not include Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of the City
are closed. When undertaking an inspection required above, the Inspector may consider
reports concerning whether the building or a part of the building complies with the Act, the
building code or any other applicable law.
The person to whom a permit is issued shall notify the Chief Building Official when ready for
inspection of the following stages set out in the Building Code:
(a) Commencement of construction of the building,
(b) Readiness to construct footings
(c) Substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of backfilling,
(d) Substantial completion of structural framing and ductwork and piping for heating and air-
conditioning systems, if the building is within the scope of Part 9 of Division B,
(e) Substantial completion of structural framing and roughing in of heating, ventilation, air-
conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, if the building is not a building to
which (d) applies,
(f) Substantial completion of insulation, vapour barriers and air barriers,
(g) Substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire protection
systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems,
(h) Substantial completion of fire access routes,
(i) Readiness for inspection and testing of,
(i) Building sewers and building drains,
(ii) Water service pipes,
(iii) Fire service mains,
(iv) Drainage systems and venting systems,
(v) The water distribution system, and
(vi) Plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances,
Schedule C - By-Law 050-2018
Required Notices for Inspection (Mandatory Stages)
Schedule C
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(j) Readiness for inspection of suction and gravity outlets, covers and suction piping serving
outlets of an outdoor pool described in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j) of Division A, a public pool or a
public spa,
(k) Substantial completion of the circulation / recirculation system of an outdoor pool described
in Clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(j) of Division A, a public pool or public spa and substantial completion
of the pool before it is first filled with water,
(l) Substantial completion of the pool deck and dressing rooms for a public pool or public spa
and readiness for inspection of the emergency stop system for a public pool or public spa,
(m) Readiness to construct the sewage system,
(n) Substantial completion of the installation of the sewage system before the commencement
of backfilling,
(o) Substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure, before the
commencement of backfilling,
(p) Substantial completion of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction
equipment,
(q) Completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an
occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.1.(3) of Division C or to permit occupancy under
Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division C.
(r) Completion of construction and installation of components required to permit the issue of an
occupancy permit under Sentence 1.3.3.4.(3) or 1.3.3.5.(3) of Division C.
(s) Completion of a building for which an occupancy permit is required under 1.3.3.4. or 1.3.3.5.
of Division C.
Schedule D - By-Law 050-2018
Code of Conduct for Building Officials
This Code of Conduct is applicable to all Building Officials at the City of Vaughan
Purpose
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to promote appropriate standards of behaviour,
enforcement actions, honesty, and integrity among building officials and to prevent practices
which may constitute an abuse of power including unethical or illegal practices by building
officials in the exercise of their power or performance of their duties under the Building Code Act
or the Building Code.
Accordingly, all building officials shall:
1. Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the safety of building works and
structures.
2. Apply all relevant building laws, codes and standards in an impartial, consistent, fair and
professional manner, independent of any external influence and without regard to any
personal interests.
3. Abide with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code and other Acts
or Laws which regulate or govern Building Officials or their functions.
4. Maintain required legislated qualifications, discharging all duties in accordance with
recognized areas of competency.
5. Extend professional courtesy to all.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct
The Chief Building Official will review any allegations of breaches of this Code of Conduct made
against municipal building officials. Where the allegations are against the Chief Building Official
the City Manager of the municipality will review the allegations.
A City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Department Head, manager, or supervisor having
knowledge of a breach of this Code of Conduct by a municipal building official shall bring such
information immediately to the Chief Building Official and the City Manager.
Any person who has reason to believe that a municipal building official is committing a breach of
this Code may approach the Chief Building Official in confidence.
Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the responsibility of the
municipal employer and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of
employment.